Social 10 Name: _______________SB 1A Date: ________________
RECOGNIZING GLOBALIZATIONEnduring UnderstandingUnderstand key aspects of globalization and how they influence our lives
INTRODUCING GLOBALIZATIONExplore the word globalizationWhen you think of the word “globalization” what ideas or pictures pop into your mind. You may wish to refer back to the response you wrote in your globalization mini-journal.
Participate in concept attainment activityAccording to David Perkins, in his book "Knowledge as Design" to understand a concept, it is important to be able to recognize its attributes or qualities, understand its purpose, identify model cases and provide reasons why it is important that people learn about it.
Try the example of Aging. What do you think are the attributes, purpose, model cases and arguments for learning this concept?
Attributes(What are the concepts qualities and features? What does it look like? Sound like? Feel like? etc.)
Purpose(For what reasons does the concept exist?)
Model cases(Give some examples of the concept. What are some types?)
Argument(What is the value in knowing about this concept? Why should we learn about it?)
Learning about the concept of globalization is not easy. You will gain a clearer idea about it each day in this course. To begin, try to repeat the activity you did above using the concept globalization. Begin by viewing several of the images or sets of images as outlined below. What attribute(s) do each image indicate for globalization? What is globalization's purpose? What examples or model cases can you identify where globalization is at play? Why is it important that we learn about globalization? Record your thoughts on the chart on the next page.
Attributes(What are the concepts qualities and features? What does it look like? Sound like? Feel like? etc.)
Purpose(For what reasons does the concept exist?)
Model cases(Give some examples of the concept. What are some types?)
Argument(What is the value in knowing about this concept? Why should we learn about it?)
EXPLORING THE CONCEPT OF GLOBALIZATIONCreate a balanced statement on globalizationIn groups, using ideas from the statements as well as your own initial understandings, formulate a balanced statement on globalization which reflects, as best as possible, its complexity as well as the potential opportunities and challenges it presents. Consider the following criteria to assess the balance of your statement.
Your group’s balanced statement on globalization (based on the criteria above):
Our statement is balanced because/in the following ways….
Criteria for a balanced statement on globalization: clearly and simply defines the key aspects or features of globalization identifies the range of opportunities and challenges presented by globalization is balanced in its representation of differing perspectives on globalization
Compare statements on globalizationReflect: In what ways is your group's definition of globalization similar or different than the one you created in your mini-booklet?
The Alberta Social Studies program of study suggests the following understanding of the term globalization:
“Globalization: the process by which the world's citizens are becoming increasingly connected and interdependent”
EXPLORING INFLUENCING FACTORSExplain factors influencing globalizationBriefly explain how each of the following factors influences globalization.
Brainstorm recent activities in your lifeList several of the things you've done in the last few days OR that you do as a normal part of your routine.
IDENTIFY which of the following forces of globalization most impacts each of your brainstormed activities. Use a coloured legend:
Criteria for impact on the growth of globalization Immediate impact on the spread and/or growth of globalization Long term impact on the spread and/or growth of globalization Breadth of impact (number of people\institutions) impacted by the spread and/or growth of
globalization
Judge which factor impacts globalization mostUse the criteria below to determine which of the four factors likely impacts globalization most.
Explain your choice:
(optional) Identify criteria for an effective symbolThe chart on factors of globalization needs some visual help. Instead of words, represent each of the factors by an image. Create a symbol that effectively represents one factor which influences globalization. A symbol is something that represents something else. For example, the "golden arches" represent McDonald's while a skull and crossbones represents poison. Are these good symbols? Why? Why not? What makes a good symbol? What characteristics (criteria) should a symbol representing the factors of globalization have? Write your own ideas first, share, then decide on a set of criteria as a class.
Create an effective symbol1) Select the factor you judged to impact globalization the most. In the “My symbol ideas” area below sketch a few symbol ideas that could be used to represent the factor and its connection to globalization. 2) Find a partner who sketched ideas about the same factor that you did. Together, use the criteria to develop a symbol which would effectively represent one of the factors and its connection to globalization. Be prepared to present and explain your symbol to the class, including explaining why you think it is effective!! (Use the criteria to help.)
SORTING GLOBAL OR LOCAL EVENTSSort newspaper storiesSkim the front pages of your section of a national newspaper and decide whether each event mentioned has a primarily global or local dimension. To record your decision, place the headline or a short summary of the event in the left hand column of the chart, then circle G if the event seems primarily global in nature and circle L if it seems more local. Identify positives and negativesNext, determine the positive and negative implications that the event might have on Canada and the global community.Event(Description of news event/ headline)
Connect to factors of globalizationDetermine which factors of globalization are involved in each scenario in the "Judging Global or Local Events" activity. Using the same coloured legend you used previously, determine which factors of globalization are most involved in the event, then highlight the event on the chart with the appropriate colour.
TRADE COMMUNICATION TRANSPORTATION MEDIA
Assessing positive and negative actorsExcellent Proficient Satisfactory Underdeveloped
Analyze and identify nature of events
Analysis and identification show considerable insight
Analysis and identification are skillful and proficient
Analysis and identification are predictable
Analysis and identification show lack of understanding
Explain positive implications
Explanations demonstrate thorough & sophisticated understanding of how events cited may have positive implications.
Explanations demonstrate a fairly comprehensive understanding of how events cited may have positive implications.
Explanations demonstrate a basic understanding of how events cited may have positive implications.
Explanations demonstrate a lack of understanding of how events cited may have positive implications.
Explainnegative implications
Explanation demonstrates thorough & sophisticated understanding of how events cited may have negative implications.
Explanations demonstrate a fairly comprehensive understanding of how events cited may have negative implications.
Explanations demonstrate a basic understanding of how events cited may have negative implications.
Explanations demonstrate a lack of understanding of how events cited may have negative implications.
SLICING THE BANANA – A CASE STUDYDetermine who gets whatAssume the price of a banana in Canada is $1.00. Below is a list of all the parties involved in getting the banana from the plantation into your hands. In your group of 4 (or so), decide amongst yourselves what cut you believe each group should have of the final banana price of $1.00. Your decisions should be made from the point of view of your assigned group. For each cut of the banana (price), explain your reasoning and discuss the factors that impacted your decision.Your group’s role: _________________________________
Role Location
Your price Rationale / Factors considered Actual
price
Banana pickers C.A.(Central America)
Land/ Plantation owners C.A.
Shipping company(responsible for transporting the bananas to the US/ Canada)
U.S.A
Importer/ Wholesaler (pay the fees and duties to bring the foreign product into the country)
Explore dimensions of globalizationEconomic dimensionOne dimension which makes the banana trade so complex is economics. Complete the following tasks in order to gain a clearer understanding about this part important facet of the banana industry. Economies of scale – What do you think this term means?
Discuss the following "economic" dimensions as a class. How will economies of scale impact each group below?
TRANSNATIONALS:
SMALL BUSINESSES (such as those in the Windward Islands):
WORKERS:
Political dimensionAnother dimension which adds to the complexity of the banana trade is politics. Complete the following tasks in order to gain a clearer understanding about this part important facet of the banana industry.What were the “Banana Wars”?”
Summarize the World Trade Organization’s 1997 ruling regarding the “Banana Wars”:
Create a short media statement in response to the WTO’s 1997 “Banana War” decision from the perspective of each of the following people/groups. In each statement to the press, be sure to show what each group’s sentiment would be toward the ruling and why they view it as they do.
CEO (Chief Executive Officer) OF DEL MONTE:
SMALL PLANTATION FARMERS IN JAMAICA:
U.S. GOVERNMENT:
A EUROPEAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL:
Environmental dimensionThe environmental dimension is another important element to consider when becoming informed about the banana industry. Complete the following tasks to learn more.
Consider the following quote:
View the cartoon and explore information:
“While retailers force suppliers to accept lower and lower prices, they impose higher and higher quality standards and packaging requirements. ‘Quality’ has come to mean a spotless banana of uniform size. According to the supermarkets, this is what consumers want.”
What are the “environmental costs” of providing ‘spotless bananas of uniform size’ for consumers in the richest countries of the world?
Social dimension Read several of the sources and view some of the video clips to gain a better understanding of the concept of fair trade.After your exploration of the sources above (or others if you wish)....
a) summarize fair trade and its common principles
b) explain how to identify "fairtrade" products
What personal sacrifices might you have to make personally so that a country/corporation is able to trade fairly?
What sacrifices might a transnational corporation have to make so that they are able to trade fairly?
Write a “Letter the Editor”Demonstrate your understanding about the banana industry especially in relation to one or more of the dimensions of globalization (economic, political, environmental and/or social), by writing a well-considered “Letter to the Editor”.
People often write letters to the editor of a newspaper as a way to voice their opinions or concerns about an issue they see as important. Usually their letters are written in response to an article, editorial or another letter to the editor that was published in the paper recently. Unfortunately, not all letters get published, in fact, very few actually do. To ensure your letter gets published, focus on being be convincing, yet succinct in your writing (short and right to the point). Be sure to use factual evidence wherever it will strengthen your argument. Carefully follow the guidelines provided in the Simon Fraser University link to create a letter which will get published. You may wish to review some sample letters before writing your own.
Consider using one or more of the following questions to spark writing ideas: Having learned about banana trading, are you concerned about the fairness of the process? Or do
you think that those who suggest the system is unfair are blowing things out of proportion, only focusing on parts of the issue?
Which area(s) do you think need the most/least attention in the process? Is the banana industry sustainable? What damage is the banana industry doing to our environment, citizens, foreign relations or rich-
poor gap? What should the international community be doing about the situation? What should more and more local citizens be doing?
Write your letter on a separate page or on the back of this student booklet.
Assessing the “Letter to the Editor”Excellent Proficient Satisfactory Underdeveloped
Relevant and convincing reasoning
Reasons are totally relevant to the position and are stated in a very convincing manner.
Reasons relate to the position and are stated in a convincing manner.
Reasons given are not relevant or convincing.
Explanations demonstrate a lack of understanding of how events cited may have positive implications.
Supporting factual details
Factual details purposefully clarify the issue & strengthen the argument considerably.
Factual details support the issue & give some strength to the argument.
Factual details are included & give a fair amount of strength to the argument.
Factual details, if included, do not enhance clarity about the issue; details sometimes confuse or weaken the argument.
Use of letter writing techniques
Letter displays excellent use of language that is succinct and thoughtful.
Letter displays good use of language that is succinct and thoughtful.
Letter displays some use of language that is succinct and thoughtful.
Language used in letter is not succinct; thoughtfulness is difficult to discern.
